ATM Fees in Aruba
Aruban Florin (AWG) • Updated April 2026
Aruba widely accepts USD. Cards accepted almost everywhere. ATMs dispense both AWG and USD. Very tourist-friendly banking infrastructure.
Tips for Aruba
- • USD accepted everywhere
- • ATMs dispense USD and AWG
- • Cards accepted widely
- • Tipping 15-20% standard
- • Grocery stores accept cards
Airport tips
- • Queen Beatrix airport has many ATMs
- • Car rentals accept cards
- • USD works for taxis
Don't forget your home bank fees
The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.
Estimated daily expenses
How much cash you might need per day in Aruba, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
AWG/day
≈ $135-280 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
AWG/day
≈ $400-780 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
AWG/day
≈ $1,000-2,350 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Aruba.
Credit card acceptance
Very HighCards accepted almost everywhere. USD cash useful for small purchases.
You'll need cash for
- • Small tips
- • Some beach vendors
- • Buses
Cards usually accepted
- • Hotels
- • Restaurants
- • Shops
- • Supermarkets
- • Activities
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Bank | 5-10 AWG | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 15 | Dispenses USD |
| CMB | 5-10 AWG | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 12 | Good network |
📍 Most widely available ATMs
Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Bank | 5-10 AWG | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 15 | Dispenses USD |
| CMB | 5-10 AWG | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 12 | Good network |